Patents Assigned to M & N Plastics, Inc.
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Publication number: 20160045045Abstract: A dual-action drink-through cup lid having a first drink-through opening on a first raised area and a fold-back tab substantially opposite the first drink-through opening and capable of exposing a second drink-through opening when the fold-back tab is folded back. A single-action drink-through cup lid is also disclosed having a fold-back tab that exposes a semicircular drink-through opening. Both dual-action and single-action lids disclosed herein have optional lock-back features to secure one or both drink-through openings in an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2014Publication date: February 18, 2016Applicant: M&N Plastics, Inc.Inventors: Ugo Mazzarolo, Robert Schaefer
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Publication number: 20110284537Abstract: A bowl-shaped molded plastic cradle has bottom contours which are complemental to the topographical features of a thermoformed drink cup lid so that the cradle and lid may be nested within one another in a laterally stable association. This allows a food product such as a donut to be placed within the tray and marketed with, for example, hot coffee in a synergistic association.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2010Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: M & N PLASTICS, INC.Inventor: Vincenzo S. CERASANI
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Patent number: 7484638Abstract: A method of providing access to the contents of a disposable drink cup having a plastic drink-through lid of the type having a deck, a peripheral skirt, and a partially separable, preformed tab in the deck to form a drink-through hold which does not extend through the peripheral skirt. The tab has an upstanding thumb catch preformed thereon. The fold back hinge is formed in the deck immediately adjacent the tab and spaced less than about one-half of the lid radius from the periphery. This creates a very short throw which allows a user to open the tab and lock it back with one finger of the same hand that is holding the cup.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2002Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: M & N Plastics, Inc.Inventor: Ivonis M. Mazzarolo
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Publication number: 20080280742Abstract: A thermally insulative paperboard sleeve for use in combination with hot and cold drink cups wherein the insulating quality is achieved by a layer of biodegradable, water-based, polymeric, heat-foamable material on at least the inside surface of the sleeve before it is assembled. Conventional graphics may be printed on the outside surface which remains smooth and receptive to conventional printing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: M & N Plastics, IncInventor: Vincenzo S. Cerasani
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Patent number: 6929143Abstract: A plastic drink-through lid of the type having a deck, a peripheral skirt, and a partially separable, preformed tab in the deck to form a drink-through hold which does not extend through the peripheral skirt. The tab has an upstanding thumb catch preformed thereon. The fold back hinge is formed in the deck immediately adjacent the tab and spaced less than about one-half of the lid radius from the periphery. This creates a very short throw which allows a user to open the tab and lock it back with the thumb of the same hand that is holding the cup.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2001Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: M & N Plastics, Inc.Inventor: Ivonis M. Mazzarolo
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Patent number: 6889860Abstract: A plastic drink-through lid of the type having a deck, a peripheral skirt, and a partially separable, preformed tab in the deck to form a drink-through hold which does not extend through the peripheral skirt. The tab has an upstanding thumb catch preformed thereon. The fold back hinge is formed in the deck immediately adjacent the tab and spaced less than about one-half of the lid radius from the periphery. This creates a very short throw which allows a user to open the tab and lock it back with the thumb of the same hand that is holding the cup.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2003Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignee: M & N Plastics, Inc.Inventor: Ivonis M. Mazzarolo
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Patent number: 6250545Abstract: An insulative sleeve for a hot drink cup made of essentially transparent and preferably clear thermal plastic material having circumferential bands of insulative flutes thermoformed therein.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2000Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: M&N Plastics, Inc.Inventors: Ugo Mazzarolo, Vince S. Cerasani
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Patent number: 5197624Abstract: A cup lid for use with a beverage cup comprising a peripheral flange to fit over a cup rim and a central portion containing a reclosable access closure flap selectively movable between an open and closed position having a pull tab formed on one end portion thereof and a hinge formed on the opposite end portion thereof and a first retainer element such that when the reclosable access closure flap is moved from the closed position to the open position the reclosable access closure flap engages the first retainer element to releasably retain the reclosable access closure flap in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 1992Date of Patent: March 30, 1993Assignee: M&N Plastics, Inc.Inventor: Tony Dodaro